Economics

Entry requirements

You must hold an UK honours degree or equivalent to be accepted for the MSc in Economics. A degree in Economics or a very closely related subject, or an undergraduate degree and our Economics Diploma or significant professional experience, is strongly recommended. You should be aware that a degree of at least 2.1 or equivalent will greatly increase your chances of successfully completing the MSc. If you do not have a degree in Economics, it is expected that you will have knowledge of or experience working with statistics and mathematics.

Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study.

Months of entry

September

Course content

This masters degree will equip you with the economic knowledge and skills to be able to analyse and address the most pressing global and social challenges of our time. You’ll learn how to explain the nature, significance of and interconnections between five key global challenges: the environment, recurring crises, health inequalities, social inequalities and global inequalities. As you progress through the MSc, you’ll develop your knowledge of research methods, including econometrics and quantitative and qualitative methods, that are relevant to the economic analysis of global challenges. This will culminate in a piece of extended independent research for your dissertation. You’ll also extend and deepen the skills and attributes that are crucial to enhancing your career development and professional skills.

Information for international students

This qualification can be studied from anywhere in the world.

Fees and funding

For more information about fees and funding, please visit The Open University website.